in the matter of the petition of letters of administration of the estate of the late saguda ndatule dotto by entemi malecha saguda 2021 tzhc 9443 25 march 2021

The petitioner satisfied all statutory requirements, no objections were raised, and the court is satisfied he is fit to administer the estate; thus, he is appointed administrator.

Citation: in the matter of the petition of letters of administration of the estate of the late saguda ndatule dotto by entemi malecha saguda 2021 tzhc 9443 25 march 2021
Parties: Petitioner: Entemi Saguda Malecha; Deceased: Estate of Saguda Ndutule Dotto
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 25 March 2021
Procedural Posture: Probate Petition / Ruling on Appointment of Administrator
Outcome: petition granted; petitioner appointed administrator
Legal Topics: Letters of Administration, Appointment of Administrator, Intestate Succession
Source Language: English

Probate Succession Letters of Administration Appointment of Administrator Intestate Succession

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Parties

Entemi Saguda Malecha

Petitioner

Estate of Saguda Ndutule Dotto

Deceased

Procedural Posture

Probate Petition / Ruling on Appointment of Administrator

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner is fit to be appointed administrator of the estate
2 Whether the statutory requirements for grant of letters of administration have been met

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner satisfied all statutory requirements, no objections were raised, and the court is satisfied he is fit to administer the estate; thus, he is appointed administrator.

Court Disposition

petition granted; petitioner appointed administrator

Orders

Administrator to be issued letter of appointment
Administrator to collect properties, pay debts, distribute estate to heirs